More celebrities than you probably think went to college in Virginia. Check out these 10 prime examples, from actors to a football player and even a newscaster.
Show off your Virginia pride with these 15 state-inspired Halloween costume ideas representing the commonwealth’s wildlife, mascots, and famous figures.
At the turn of the 20th century, academics traveled the Appalachians to save ancient music before it was lost. Learn how the legacy of the “songcatchers” lives on.
From painted rocks and mud volleyball to black-tie dances, Virginia’s colleges uphold unique traditions that bring campus communities together year after year.
Most textbooks recap specific, traditional details. Here are six creepy facts about Virginia you might not know.
With bipartisan backing and pressure from formerly incarcerated women, Virginia lawmakers have banned shackling during labor in jails—and made it easier for pregnant people to await trial at home.
Only a small percentage of people are inherently bad at math, says Professor Tanya Evans. But many struggle with anxiety due to a lack of math literacy.
The University of Virginia (UVA) has launched the National Security Data and Policy Institute, focusing on AI and computing to enhance U.S. national security capabilities.
UVA’s Adopt-a-Grandparent program creates meaningful connections between university volunteers and Charlottesville seniors.
UVA Health University Medical Center ranked No. 1 in Virginia and among the top 50 nationally in Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals 2025.”
